The lovely reason your sex life gets better with age

New research has shown that your sex life really can stand the test of time, and even improve as you age well into your 90s!

A report by International Longevity Centre UK has revealed that many couple remain sexually active until they're nonagenarians, after more than 7,000 British couples over 50 years old were quizzed on their relationships, the Mail Online reports.

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In fact, the study showed that we are MORE sexually satisfied, the older we get. And the reason is really rather lovely: couples become closer with age and, with a stronger emotional bond, sexual compatibility also seems to increase.

And it's all about quality over quantity. Although couples tend have sex less often as they get older, the researchers found that the quality of lovemaking seemed to improve through retirement and into old age.

The study found that women in their 80s find it easier to become aroused than their younger counterparts in their 60s and 70s.

The team from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University believe the results could be partly attributed to relationships strengthening with age. Additionally, they believe that retired couples have fewer distractions and stresses to interfere with their relationships.

The report, titled How Long Will I Love You?, also found that people are happier if they retain a more active sex life, right into their 90s.

Those who show more affection, from kissing to cuddling, at least once a day, reported a higher life satisfaction score than those who did so less frequently.

Research author Dr David Lee explained : 'We know that positive sexuality and intimacy throughout the life course is linked to higher levels of happiness and wellbeing – irrespective of age.'